Anyone have any experience with Parallax Tactical rails or the company, in general? Their web site is down, so no company link. Thanks for any help.
I have zero experience with them but that is certainly an interesting looking rail.
I saw their rails somewhere online awhile back and thought they looked interesting. They’re on Facebook…they have a lot of pictures of their stuff and I’m pretty sure they can be contacted as well
No experience with them, but definitely an interesting looking rail system. Tagged for later.
They are a local shop (to me) in San Diego and are one of the better ones around. They took down the website during the panic as they didn’t have any inventory and from what I hear are rebuilding it as it was a little janky at best. They aren’t the best at responding to phone calls but will respond to almost everything via Facebook and are good peeps.
As for the rail, I’ve only held it mounted to a rifle and it is really slim in the middle and extremely light. Wish I could speak to how it mounts or how it installs, but overall it feels like a decent rail for the money. They are getting a little gimmicky with all the colors they are offering, but if that is your thing then go for it.
Looks ALOT like KAC URX3.1
they were pretty cheap at AIM, under $200. They said that they are compatible with MOE rail sections
Thanks all. I haven’t found anything negative, so I might order a 13" or 15" to try. I’ve been trying to find info or pics on the barrel nut, but no dice. I’ll check their Facebook.
Tagging for info
This looks really cool. I like that it takes magpul accessories in the middle. Are there any panels that would fit that area?
What barrel nut does it use?
Proprietary.
I haven’t shot one personally, but I’ve given them a look over several times in the shop. I know Joe (the owner of Parallax) has put a lot of time into their development as every time I was in, it seemed like he had another round out of the machine shop. Overall, it feels pretty good and seems to be worth taking a flier on. If you don’t like it, send it back. Parallax has a great reputation in town.
Just sold my 13" off my stainless middy. It’s a solid rail. as another member said. it does not use a standard barrel nut it’s a sleeve type. The middle section is extremely thin so it can heat it up pretty quick depending on rate of fire.
I am another local that will vouch for Parallax tactical. I don’t have experience with their rails, but they are the best shop in town and have great customer service. They aren’t the best on the phone, but that is because they are always so busy that rarely is someone free to pick up the phone. They do all my assembly work if I don’t have tools for something and they do a good job. I have spent thousands of dollars through them in the last couple years and they have kept me happy.
Anyone tried one yet? Thinking about maybe trying one for my next build but want to get some reviews first.
They’re local to me, and have a good reputation around here. Too bad I can never get ahold of them via phone. Lol.
Sure does
I have that rail. It was the first one to leave PSA when they started specing them on this upper. It is very solid, much more so than say a MI G2 SS12 which I have and as sturdy as my DD V5. I have not noticed much heat as it is quite a bit thicker material than said MI G2 SS12 and on par with DD. As for Magpul accessoriy rails I have not tried them. Overall I have had the rail for about 4 months and cannot complain. It fits perfectly between a full rails and tubes of the same length with weight falling between as well albeit closer to a full rail than a tube. Their barrel nut is a hoss and I have not noticed a bit of slippage in any direction.
Here is the thread on ARFCOM about the PSA version.
You can get them at PSA here.
Also as a side note, my upper is a mid lenght with a medium weight barrel. I do wish I had used a light weight barrel.
Looks like the PSA version doesnt have the slots in the center section. I wonder if it is heavier because of this. Also does this mean it cannot accept magpul accessories?